Pages

Friday, April 6, 2012

Candy Bouquet

A young friend of mine lost her grandma recently, and I wanted to do something to let her know I care. Being me -- I wanted something different and "original." I finally settled on a homemade candy bouquet. It was twice as enjoyable to do up since another friend spent the afternoon helping me make the candy and putting it all together. She's the one who got me my cake pop/donut hole maker for Christmas, so it was fitting that she was here when I used it first. Here's what we included in the basket:

I chose a fun little bowl (from Wal-mart) that has water in it with spring things floating inside for the base of my arrangement.

A few little tips:

Add 1 T. shortening (or oil) to your chocolate to thin it and make it easy to apply

You can add food coloring (GEL ONLY) to White Almond Bark and make it whatever
color you want instead of buying the bags of colored chocolate! You'll
want to add a bit extra shortening (or oil) though as it makes the chocolate thicker

I melt my chocolate in the microwave in an "old" cool whip (or soft margarine) container. I heat for 30 seconds, stir, reheat for 30 more seconds etc. till chocolate is melted. THEN after I'm finished I throw the container away -- no cleaning up the smudges/smears of 1/2 melted chocolate!

The recipe I used for the Cake Pops uses a brownie mix.......let me tell you they turned out to be addicting.....they sort of have a Reese cup taste with the peanut butter in the icing.

Esther this is delightful. I'm sure your friend will love it. You're a very thoughtful person, always reaching out to those who have a need. It's one of your gifts for sure. So happy that you share them on your blog. I always look forward to seeing what you've made next.

Thanks for the tip as well for melting chocolate in a disposable container. Way less mess. ~ Abby